Through Time

The History Of An Extraordinary Brand

1744

Sotheby's Auction House

Since the founding of the Sotheby's Auction House in 1744 as an auction bookseller, the Sotheby's name has earned renown as a marketer of the world's most valuable and fine possessions. This reputation is built as much on exceptional service to clients as it is on the notable art, antiques, jewelry and other holdings that pass through Sotheby's offices around the world. It was out of this rich heritage that the Sotheby's International Realty® brand was born.

An Extraordinary Brand is Launched

Founded on the same commitment to exceptional service that characterized the Sotheby's Auction House® brand is launched and becomes known around the world for the distinctive properties it represents.

2004

Designing the Future... By Building on the Extraordinary

Sotheby's enters into a long-term strategic alliance with Realogy Corporation, the world's leading real estate brokerage franchisor. The agreement provides for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty® name. The brand begins offering membership in its franchise system to select real estate brokerage companies.

Unique Homes for the Connoisseur of Life

The brand also expanded its global reach with the additions of New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, de Rham Sotheby's International Realty in Switzerland and Kristina Szekely Sotheby's International Realty in Spain.

In 2010 the brand grew the office count within its network by more than 11 percent, ending the year with 11,700 sales associates located in more than 550 offices in 44 countries and territories worldwide.

New Jersey Real Estate & Homes For Sale

For more than 35 years, Ward Wight Agency represented Buyers and Sellers of residential real estate in Southern Monmouth & Northern Ocean counties. In April of 2005, we announced with pride our affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, one of the truly unique brands in Real Estate brokerage. Our affiliation provides our associates with cutting-edge tools and innovative techniques to better serve the needs of our clients and it enables us, as a company, to offer our services to an expanded clientele.